Word
applied
Phoneticsap·plied, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈpɫaɪd/
UK/ɐplˈaɪd/
Definition
adj. used to describe a subject or science that is put into practice rather than just being a theory.
adj. pertaining to the practical use of a subject or theory, as opposed to its purely theoretical or abstract aspects.
Examples
“She applied for a job at the local hospital yesterday.”
“After finishing his degree, he applied to several international firms to gain experience in finance.”
“The technician applied a thin layer of conductive paste to the processor before securing the cooling unit to ensure optimal heat transfer during operation.”
Examples
simple
“She applied for a job at the local hospital yesterday.”
contextual
“After finishing his degree, he applied to several international firms to gain experience in finance.”
complex
“The technician applied a thin layer of conductive paste to the processor before securing the cooling unit to ensure optimal heat transfer during operation.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “applied” in context.
Adjective
01. applied research
“The university is conducting applied research to find new ways to store solar energy.”
adj + noun
02. applied science
“Engineering is a popular field of applied science that solves real-world problems.”
adj + noun
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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